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Official title Dietary Wild Blueberries and Joint Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06828159
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this proposed study is to examine the effects of dietary wild blueberries on gut microbiome, serum markers of inflammation, and joint function in adults. Each participant will consume 25g freeze-dried blueberries or matched placebo powder for 12 weeks, with a 2-week washout phase between.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Adults with documented multi-joint/knee arthritis
You likely can't join if
- inability to give informed consent
- pregnancy or lactation
- planned knee replacement surgery
- allergy or contraindication to berries
- recent trauma of the knee responsible of the symptomatic knee
- intra-articular injection in the target knee/hip in the last 3 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults with documented multi-joint/knee arthritis
- inability to give informed consent
- pregnancy or lactation
- planned knee replacement surgery
- allergy or contraindication to berries
- recent trauma of the knee responsible of the symptomatic knee
- intra-articular injection in the target knee/hip in the last 3 months
- oral corticosteroid therapy ≥ 5 mg/day (prednisone equivalent) at baseline
- use of berry extracts in the last 3 months
- special diets
- cancer treatment
- bone diseases
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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